17 September

New moon this morning. This means new waxing energies, and I'm ready to travel. I feel excitement building again, for my trip to Europe. Yes, I'm still grieving for my country, but I'm ready to move on.

20 September

Still here. Fighting my fears of actually buying this ticket. !!!!! I WILL go to Europe on this journey!

Later, same day....I did it. I bought my ticket to London from Dallas! I leave next Thursday, 27 September. One week from today. Oh, my...what have I done? I don't know whether I'm more excited or scared at this point.

23 September

Spent the afternoon and evening with Garrett and Claire. Only once more to see them before I leave for 6 months. Claire told me she almost would be glad when I left, because then she wouldn't feel sad that I was going, it would be a done deal.

I pick up my plane ticket tomorrow, in north Dallas. Only 4 more days. Am I ready?